Real Madrid asked La Liga to push back their first game against Osasuna. The Spanish league said no to the famous club's request. Real Madrid and Osasuna had already agreed to move the match to a later date. The Spanish Football Federation also supported the plan. La Liga officials turned down the idea anyway.
The royal team wanted more time to rest after playing in America. Real Madrid competes in the FIFA Club World Cup right across the Atlantic Ocean. The tournament takes place in the United States during the summer months. Tonight they face Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinal round. Winners advance to the championship game on July 13.
The regular season opener happens on August 19 between the two Spanish teams. Real Madrid hoped to delay this match because of their international commitments. The club believed they deserved extra recovery time after flying back from America. La Liga disagreed and forced them to stick with the original schedule. The team must play Osasuna as planned despite their busy summer calendar.
The royal team wanted more time to rest after playing in America. Real Madrid competes in the FIFA Club World Cup right across the Atlantic Ocean. The tournament takes place in the United States during the summer months. Tonight they face Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinal round. Winners advance to the championship game on July 13.
The regular season opener happens on August 19 between the two Spanish teams. Real Madrid hoped to delay this match because of their international commitments. The club believed they deserved extra recovery time after flying back from America. La Liga disagreed and forced them to stick with the original schedule. The team must play Osasuna as planned despite their busy summer calendar.
